Pre-Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager
Location: Manchester, UK – travel required
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £55,000-£70,000

Company Overview:
A rapidly growing, award-winning technical services business operating across the UK is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join their critical infrastructure team. With over 200 staff and ongoing expansion plans, the company values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.

Role Purpose:
You will support and lead the pre-construction phase of Tier II projects (values up to £10m), working closely with the Head of Projects and pre-construction team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for career development in mission critical engineering services, particularly in data centre projects.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support the pre-construction team on enquiries, technical design, estimation, and scope development.

* Lead the pre-construction phase of awarded projects from award to delivery handover.

* Ensure technical and pricing submission deadlines are met.

* Manage commercial performance requirements and ensure alignment with business sign-off.

* Provide support to delivery and operational teams as needed.

* Lead and coordinate design development through RIBA Stages 3–5.

* Identify opportunities for value engineering.

* Ensure technical designs comply with industry and client standards.

* Manage and mitigate commercial and design risk during early project stages.

* Chair design workshops and team meetings.

* Attend and host on-site meetings, walk-throughs, and site surveys.

* Manage stakeholders including clients, consultants, design partners, and subcontractors.

* Collaborate with procurement on essential equipment and services.

* Develop pre-construction and tender programmes for resource planning and costs.

Experience & Qualifications:

* Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or related discipline).

* Minimum 5 years’ progressive M&E engineering experience, ideally in critical infrastructure.

* Experience with AutoCAD/Revit and project scheduling software (ASTA Powerproject, P6, MS Project) is beneficial but not essential.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

* Data centre installation experience is desirable but not essential.

Skills & Competencies:

* Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, design principles, and installation practices.

* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

* Proven ability to work effectively in a team and maintain strong relationships.

* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

* Sound technical judgement and decision-making within company policies.

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary £55,000–£70,000 per annum.

* Professional training and long-term career development opportunities.

* Exposure to award-winning projects and the latest data centre technologies.

Additional Information:

* Full UK working rights required.

* Willingness to travel as needed.

* Equal opportunities employer